UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August 2022. | Commission File Number 001-33621 |
ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 1225, Two Bentall Centre
555 Burrard Street, Box 216
Vancouver, BC V7X 1M9 Canada
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibit | ||
99.1 | Q2 2022 INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |
99.2 | Q2 2022 MD&A | |
99.3 | CEO CERTIFICATION | |
99.4 | CFO CERTIFICATION |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP. | ||||
(Registrant) | ||||
By: | /s/ Mike Clark | |||
Date: August 11, 2022 |
Mike Clark Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited)
ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Note | June 30 2022 |
December 31 2021 |
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ASSETS | ||||||
Current Assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 8,901 | $ 9,933 | ||||
Accounts and other receivables | 2,459 | 3,073 | ||||
Inventories | 5 | 3,424 | 2,076 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other | 1,285 | 1,171 | ||||
Promissory note receivable | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||||
Embedded derivative asset | 7, 15 | 1,756 | 2,752 | |||
19,075 | 20,255 | |||||
Non-Current Assets | ||||||
Restricted cash and deposits | 2,998 | 2,990 | ||||
Investments | 11 | 24 | ||||
Mineral properties, plant and equipment | 6 | 88,599 | 167,077 | |||
Embedded derivative asset | 7, 15 | 21,523 | 20,016 | |||
Total Assets | $ 132,206 | $ 210,362 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 11,320 | $ 13,058 | ||||
Lease liabilities | 8 | 2,698 | 3,056 | |||
Revolving credit facility payable | 9 | 9,669 | - | |||
Flow-through share premium | 991 | - | ||||
Other current liabilities | 728 | 709 | ||||
25,406 | 16,823 | |||||
Non-Current Liabilities | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 8 | 2,079 | 2,475 | |||
Decommissioning and rehabilitation provision | 10 | 4,320 | 4,962 | |||
Total Liabilities | 31,805 | 24,260 | ||||
Shareholders' Equity | 100,401 | 186,102 | ||||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 132,206 | $ 210,362 | ||||
Liquidity Risk | 1 | |||||
Commitments | 19 | |||||
Subsequent Events | 20 |
APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Terry Krepiakevich” | “Elaine Sanders” | ||
(signed) | (signed) | ||
Director | Director |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share and share amounts)
Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 | ||||
Note | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |
Revenue | |||||
Mining operations | 12 | $ 3,528 | $ 7,501 | $ 5,580 | $ 10,234 |
Reclamation management | 424 | 438 | 1,168 | 1,518 | |
Total revenue | 3,952 | 7,939 | 6,748 | 11,752 | |
Cost of Sales | |||||
Mining operations | 13 | 9,904 | 7,994 | 15,178 | 12,100 |
Reclamation management | 473 | 412 | 1,139 | 1,185 | |
Total cost of sales | 10,377 | 8,406 | 16,317 | 13,285 | |
Gross Profit (Loss) | |||||
Mining operations | (6,376) | (493) | (9,598) | (1,866) | |
Reclamation management | (49) | 26 | 29 | 333 | |
Total Gross Loss | (6,425) | (467) | (9,569) | (1,533) | |
Expenses | |||||
General and administrative expenses | 14 | 2,189 | 2,022 | 3,988 | 4,010 |
Write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment | 6 | 97,048 | - | 97,048 | - |
Write-down of inventories | 5 | - | - | 1,308 | - |
Operating Loss | (105,662) | (2,489) | (111,913) | (5,543) | |
Other Income (Expense) | |||||
Gain (loss) on embedded derivative asset | 7, 15 | 6,255 | (200) | 643 | 2,808 |
Gain on sale of mineral property rights | 6 | 4,308 | - | 4,308 | - |
Gain on sale of net smelter return royalty | - | - | - | 4,500 | |
Other income and expense | (270) | (135) | (159) | (215) | |
Income (Loss) Before Taxes | (95,369) | (2,824) | (107,121) | 1,550 | |
Income Tax Provision (Recovery) | |||||
Deferred | (307) | (76) | (745) | 139 | |
Net Income (Loss) | (95,062) | (2,748) | (106,376) | 1,411 | |
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |||||
Income (loss) on FVTOCI investments, net of tax | (266) | 1,065 | (268) | 135 | |
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) | $ (95,328) | $ (1,683) | $ (106,644) | $ 1,546 | |
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share | $ (0.59) | $ (0.02) | $ (0.67) | $ 0.01 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | |||||
Basic | 161,727,931 | 144,275,188 | 157,965,675 | 142,490,490 | |
Diluted | 161,727,931 | 147,176,034 | 157,965,675 | 145,411,743 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 | |||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ (95,062) | $ (2,748) | $ (106,376) | $ 1,411 |
Items not affecting cash from operations: | ||||
Reclamation management contract loss provision | (7) | (35) | 48 | (75) |
Depreciation and depletion of mineral properties, plant and equipment | 1,593 | 1,939 | 2,311 | 2,683 |
Share-based compensation expense | 487 | 434 | 913 | 859 |
Finance costs, foreign exchange and other | (336) | 152 | (398) | 228 |
Fair value adjustment on embedded derivative asset | (6,255) | 200 | (643) | (2,808) |
Write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment | 97,048 | - | 97,048 | - |
Write-down of inventories | - | - | 1,308 | - |
Deferred income tax provision (recovery) | (307) | (76) | (745) | 139 |
Gain on sale of mineral property rights | (4,308) | - | (4,308) | - |
Gain on sale of net smelter return royalty | - | - | - | (4,500) |
Portion of embedded derivative asset settled | 141 | (74) | 132 | (74) |
Changes in non-cash working capital balances related to operations | ||||
Accounts and other receivables | 1,058 | (2,175) | 570 | (2,155) |
Inventories | (531) | 2,049 | (2,568) | 1,852 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (299) | 289 | (265) | 219 |
Deferred revenue | - | - | - | (16) |
Accounts payable, lease and accrued liabilities | 497 | 692 | (585) | (1,796) |
Net cash from (used in) operating activities | (6,281) | 647 | (13,558) | (4,033) |
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities | ||||
Expenditures on mineral properties, plant and equipment | (11,657) | (13,565) | (22,446) | (25,012) |
Proceeds from sale of shares received for mineral property rights | 6,000 | - | 6,000 | - |
Interest received | 39 | - | 45 | - |
Proceeds from sale of net smelter return royalty | - | - | - | 4,500 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (5,618) | (13,565) | (16,401) | (20,512) |
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of shares | 13,078 | 28,751 | 22,279 | 40,452 |
Issuance costs | (145) | (1,646) | (839) | (2,542) |
Repayment of lease liabilities | (770) | (910) | (1,686) | (1,695) |
Revolving credit facility | 3,417 | - | 9,669 | - |
Interest paid | (417) | - | (496) | - |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | - | 1,129 | - | 3,711 |
Net cash from financing activities | 15,163 | 27,324 | 28,927 | 39,926 |
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 3,264 | 14,406 | (1,032) | 15,381 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period | 5,637 | 24,717 | 9,933 | 23,742 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period | $ 8,901 | $ 39,123 | $ 8,901 | $ 39,123 |
Supplemental cash flow information (Note 16) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Common Shares | |||||||||
Number of Shares | Amount | Warrants | Share
Options, DSUs and RSUs |
Contributed Surplus | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Total | ||
Balance - December 31, 2021 | 151,557,545 | $ 313,138 | $ 6,360 | $ 11,165 | $ 19,732 | $ (165,093) | $ 800 | $ 186,102 | |
Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | (106,376) | - | (106,376) | |
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | (268) | (268) | |
Share-based compensation expense recognized |
- | - | - | 1,241 | - | - | - | 1,241 | |
Equity Offering, net of issuance costs |
11,083,920 | 21,438 | - | - | - | - | - | 21,438 | |
Flow-through share premium | - | (1,736) | - | - | - | - | - | (1,736) | |
Share options forfeited or expired | - | - | - | (1,378) | 1,378 | - | - | - | |
Release of RSU settlement shares | 82,932 | 199 | - | (199) | - | - | - | - | |
Balance - June 30, 2022 | 162,724,397 | $ 333,039 | $ 6,360 | $ 10,829 | $ 21,110 | $ (271,469) | $ 532 | $ 100,401 | |
Balance - December 31, 2020 | 137,492,168 | $ 270,431 | $ 6,360 | $ 10,401 | $ 19,349 | $ (161,947) | $ 738 | $ 145,332 | |
Net income | - | - | - | - | - | 1,411 | - | 1,411 | |
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 135 | 135 | |
Share-based compensation expense recognized |
- | - | - | 1,102 | - | - | - | 1,102 | |
Equity Offering, net of issuance costs |
10,919,220 | 37,910 | - | - | - | - | - | 37,910 | |
Flow-through share premium | (2,686) | - | - | - | - | - | (2,686) | ||
Exercise of share options | 2,246,931 | 5,615 | - | (1,904) | - | - | - | 3,711 | |
Share options forfeited or expired | - | - | - | (335) | 335 | - | - | - | |
Release of RSU settlement shares | 250,004 | 265 | - | (265) | - | - | - | - | |
Balance - June 30, 2021 | 150,908,323 | $ 311,535 | $ 6,360 | $ 8,999 | $ 19,684 | $ (160,536) | $ 873 | $ 186,915 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
1. | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, NATURE OF OPERATIONS, LIQUIDITY RISK AND COVID-19 IMPACTS |
Alexco Resource Corp. (“Alexco” or the “Corporation”) was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Yukon) on December 3, 2004 and commenced operations on March 15, 2005. Effective December 28, 2007, it was continued under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). The Corporation is principally engaged in the exploration, development, and operation of mineral resource properties. The Corporation’s mineral resource properties are located in the Keno Hill Silver District in the Yukon Territory of Canada.
Alexco is a public company which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American Stock Exchange (under the symbol AXU). The Corporation’s corporate head office is located at Suite 1225, Two Bentall Centre, 555 Burrard Street, Box 216, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7X 1M9.
Acquisition by Hecla Mining Company
On July 4, 2022, the Corporation entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”), as assigned and amended (the “Arrangement Agreement”) pursuant to which 1080980 B.C. Ltd. (“108”), a subsidiary of Hecla, will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Alexco that 108 does not already own. Each outstanding common share of Alexco will be exchanged for 0.116 of a share of Hecla common stock. The acquisition is subject to approvals by Alexco securityholders and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (“Wheaton”), as well as applicable regulatory approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. Refer to subsequent events (Note 20) for further information in relation to Alexco’s acquisition by 108.
Liquidity Risk
As at June 30, 2022, the Corporation had cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, inventories, prepaid expenses and other, and promissory note receivable of $17,319,000 to settle accounts payable and accrued liabilities, current lease liabilities, and revolving credit facility payable of $23,687,000. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, net cash used in (from) operating activities was $6,281,000 and $13,558,000 (2021 – $(647,000) and $4,033,000), respectively. The Corporation has not achieved positive cash flows from operations during ramp-up at Keno Hill. The Corporation's rate of advance of underground development remained insufficient and its operations ramp-up plan were behind schedule. On June 22, 2022, the Corporation announced that it would temporarily suspend milling operations to focus on advancing underground development at the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines. Subsequent to June 30, 2022, the Corporation obtained the following additional capital resources as a result of its acquisition by Hecla Mining Company:
· | Hecla provided Alexco with a US$30,000,000 secured loan facility with an interest rate of 10%, and |
· | Hecla purchased 8,984,100 Alexco shares at $0.50 per common share, for proceeds of $4,492,050. |
On July 19, 2022, Hecla and Alexco completed the US$30,000,000 secured loan facility and an affiliate of Hecla purchased 8,984,100 Alexco shares at $0.50 per share for proceeds of $4,492,050, which resulted in 9.9% of Alexco shares being held by Hecla or its affiliates. An initial amount of US$20,000,000 was immediately drawn on the loan facility and the remainder is available on a revolving basis, with the use of proceeds for working capital and capital expenditures purposes according to a plan jointly approved by Alexco and Hecla. The loan and equity financing are intended to provide Alexco with immediate working capital to continue development work at Keno Hill.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation will not be able to meet its obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Corporation has a planning and budgeting process in place. The Corporation maintains an internally generated cash flow forecast, which is based on its most recently published technical report and is updated based on actual performance and future expected performance at Keno Hill. Significant assumptions used in preparing the forecast include, but are not limited to, production volumes, development rates, operating costs, development costs, and commodity prices. Adverse changes to these assumptions could affect the Corporation’s available liquidity and its ability to meet its obligations associated with financial liabilities.
Management believes that the additional capital resources obtained subsequent to period-end provides sufficient liquidity to meet its ongoing obligations and support its operating requirements for a period of at least 12 months from June 30, 2022. If the Corporation is unable to achieve its development targets or the acquisition by Hecla is not completed, resulting in the requirement to repay the secured loan facility, then the Corporation will be required to obtain additional funding to repay the loan and continue development at the Keno Hill Silver District.
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
COVID-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic related to COVID-19. The impacts on global commerce have been far-reaching. There is ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the Corporation notes that COVID-19 pandemic risk remains a risk to development activities at Keno Hill.
2. | BASIS OF PREPARATION, STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of computation as compared with the most recent annual consolidated financial statements, being for the year ended December 31, 2021, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s most recent annual consolidated financial statements. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements were approved for issuance by the Board of Directors on August 11, 2022.
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost method, except for those assets and liabilities that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values at the end of each reporting period. All figures are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
3. | NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS |
There are no IFRS’s or International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee interpretations that are not yet effective or early adopted that are expected to have a material impact on the Corporation.
4. | CRITICAL JUDGEMENTS AND MAJOR SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY |
The preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to select accounting policies and make judgments and estimates that may have a significant impact on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. Estimates are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s experience and expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The following significant judgments were considered by management in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. All other significant judgments and estimates applied in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 are consistent with those applied and disclosed in Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Impairment and impairment reversals of mineral properties, plant and equipment
The Corporation reviews and evaluates the carrying value of each of its mineral properties, plant and equipment for impairment and impairment reversals when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the related asset may not be recoverable or previous impairment losses may become recoverable. The identification of such events or changes and the performance of the assessment requires significant judgment. Furthermore, management’s estimates of many of the factors relevant to completing this assessment are subject to risks and estimation uncertainties that may further affect the determination of the recoverability of the carrying amounts of its mineral properties, plant and equipment.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
As at June 30, 2022, indicators of impairment were identified, and the carrying value of the Keno Hill cash generating unit (“CGU”) was compared with its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of the Keno Hill CGU was determined by management based on the fair value less costs of disposal (“FVLCD”) method using the implied value of Alexco based on the agreed transaction value with Hecla (Notes 1 and 20). Management assessed that the Keno Hill CGU carrying value exceeded its FVLCD and a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment was recognized on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 6 for further discussion on the significant judgements and estimates used in this assessment.
5. | INVENTORIES |
June 30 2022 | December 31 2021 | |||||||
Ore in stockpiles | $ | — | $ | 524 | ||||
Concentrate | 48 | 80 | ||||||
Materials and supplies | 3,376 | 1,472 | ||||||
Total inventories | $ | 3,424 | $ | 2,076 |
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, the Corporation recognized a write-down of $nil and $1,308,000 (2021 - $nil
and $nil), respectively, of ore in stockpiles and concentrate to their net realizable value.
6. | MINERAL PROPERTIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
Cost |
Mineral properties |
Plant and equipment(i) |
Right of use assets |
Exploration and evaluation assets |
Total |
December 31, 2021 | $ 207,334 | $ 50,711 | $ 10,788 | $ 26,020 | $ 294,853 |
Additions Disposals |
20,909 - |
732 (223) |
1,255 - |
2,041 - |
24,937 (223) |
Write-down | (83,222) | (13,826) | - | (97,048) | |
Sale of McQuesten mineral property rights | - | - | - | (1,947) | (1,947) |
Transfers from right of use assets to plant and equipment | - | 1,995 | (1,995) | - | - |
Change of estimate in decommissioning and rehabilitation provision | (353) | (358) | - | - | (711) |
June 30, 2022 | $ 144,668 | $ 39,031 | $ 10,048 | $ 26,114 | $ 219,861 |
Accumulated Depreciation |
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December 31, 2021 | $ 95,337 | $ 29,415 | $ 3,024 | $ - | $ 127,776 |
Depreciation and depletion Disposals |
1,729 - |
969 (223) |
1,011 - |
- - |
3,709 (223) |
Transfers from right of use assets to plant and equipment | - | 652 | (652) | - | - |
June 30, 2022 | $ 97,066 | $ 30,813 | $ 3,383 | $ - | $ 131,262 |
Net Book Value |
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December 31, 2021 | $ 111,997 | $ 21,296 | $ 7,764 | $ 26,020 | $ 167,077 |
June 30, 2022 | $ 47,602 | $ 8,218 | $ 6,665 | $ 26,114 | $ 88,599 |
(i) | The total cost of plant and equipment as at June 30, 2022 includes construction in progress of $670,320. |
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
Cost |
Mineral properties |
Plant and equipment(i) |
Right of use assets |
Exploration and evaluation assets |
Total |
December 31, 2020 | $ 168,847 | $ 45,978 | $ 9,879 | $ 14,668 | $ 239,372 |
Additions Disposals |
38,960 - |
5,187 - |
1,378 (596) |
11,352 - |
56,877 (596) |
Lease modifications | - | - | 127 | - | 127 |
Change of estimate in decommissioning and rehabilitation provision | (473) | (454) | - | - | (927) |
December 31, 2021 | $ 207,334 | $ 50,711 | $ 10,788 | $ 26,020 | $ 294,853 |
Accumulated Depreciation |
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December 31, 2020 | $ 90,856 | $ 27,961 | $ 1,367 | $ - | $ 120,184 |
Depreciation and depletion Disposals |
4,481 - |
1,454 - |
2,042 (65) |
- - |
7,977 (65) |
Lease modifications | - | - | (320) | - | (320) |
December 31, 2021 | $ 95,337 | $ 29,415 | $ 3,024 | $ - | $ 127,776 |
Net Book Value |
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December 31, 2020 | $ 77,991 | $ 18,017 | $ 8,512 | $ 14,668 | $ 119,188 |
December 31, 2021 | $ 111,997 | $ 21,296 | $ 7,764 | $ 26,020 | $ 167,077 |
(i) | The total cost of plant and equipment as at December 31, 2021 includes construction in progress of $2,266,000. |
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, the Corporation capitalized to mineral properties, plant and equipment depreciation and depletion of $693,000 and $1,420,000 (2021 - $378,000 and $1,224,000), respectively.
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, the Corporation exercised buyout options on certain mining equipment leases, resulting in transfers from right of use assets to plant and equipment of $946,000 and $1,995,000 (2021 - $nil and $nil), respectively.
Sale of McQuesten Mineral Property Rights
Effective May 24, 2017, and as amended on July 8, 2019, the Corporation entered into an option agreement for Banyan Gold Corp. (“Banyan”) to buy up to 100% of Alexco’s McQuesten property. In three stages, Banyan may earn up to 100% of the McQuesten property, by incurring a minimum $2,600,000 in exploration expenditures (incurred), issuing 1,600,000 shares (issued), pay in staged payments a total of $2,600,000 in cash or shares and grant Alexco a 6% net smelter return (“NSR”) royalty with buybacks totalling $7,000,000 to reduce to a 1% NSR royalty on gold and 3% NSR royalty on silver. Banyan satisfied the first stage of the option agreement, earning 51% of the McQuesten property. On April 29, 2022, the Corporation sold to Victoria Gold Corp. (“Victoria”) all of its rights, benefits and interests in and to the remaining option consideration payable to Alexco by Banyan under the option agreement with Banyan in exchange for 447,142 shares of Victoria. On May 4, 2022, the Victoria shares were sold for net proceeds of $6,000,000, after selling costs and commissions.
Write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment
As at June 30, 2022, the Corporation’s net assets exceeded its market capitalization. Furthermore, on June 22, 2022, the Corporation announced that it would temporarily suspend milling operations to focus on advancing underground development at the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines. Management considered these to be indications of impairment, and as such, carried out an assessment comparing the carrying value of the Keno Hill CGU with its recoverable amount. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. The Keno Hill CGU includes the assets and liabilities related to the Bermingham, Flame & Moth, and Lucky Queen mineral properties, and the Keno Hill District Mill, all within the mining operations reporting segment.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
In performing this assessment, management was required to make significant judgments with respect to the allocation of assets and liabilities to the Keno Hill CGU. By their nature, such estimates are subject to risks and significant uncertainty. The recoverable amount of the Keno Hill CGU was determined by management based on the FVLCD method using the implied value of Alexco based on the agreed transaction value with Hecla. According to the terms of the transaction, each outstanding common share of Alexco will be exchanged for 0.116 of a share of Hecla common stock. Based on the results of this assessment, the Corporation recognized a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) totaling $97,048,000, attributed as follows:
June 30 2022 | |
Mineral properties Bermingham Flame & Moth Lucky Queen Plant and equipment |
$ 46,914 35,424 884 13,826 |
$ 97,048 |
In addition, management performed an assessment of its exploration and evaluation assets, which are each separately assessed for impairment.
Management has concluded that no impairment indicators exist as at June 30, 2022.
7. | EMBEDDED DERIVATIVE ASSET |
June 30 2022 |
December 31 2021 | |
Embedded derivative asset – Beginning of period
Portion of embedded derivative asset settled Fair value adjustment |
$ 22,768
(132) 643 |
$ 13,074
235 9,459 |
Embedded derivative asset – End of period | 23,279 | 22,768 |
Less: current embedded derivative asset | 1,756 | 2,752 |
Non-current embedded derivative asset | $ 21,523 | $ 20,016 |
During the six month period ended June 30, 2022, a portion of the embedded derivative related to the Wheaton silver purchase agreement
(“SPA”) was settled. The embedded derivative asset was calculated based on the discounted future cash flows associated with
the difference between the original US$3.90 per ounce production payment Wheaton would pay for each payable ounce delivered under the
SPA and the amended production payment under the amended SPA (amended March 29, 2017 and subsequently on August 5, 2020) which varies
depending on the silver pricing curve (Note 15). The fair value of the embedded derivative asset was estimated based on the discounted
future cash flows using a probability-based dynamic valuation model resulting in a fair value adjustment for the six month periods ended
June 30, 2022 of $643,000 (2021 – $2,808,000).
8. | LEASE LIABILITIES |
The Corporation’s lease liabilities are primarily for mining equipment leases related to heavy machinery and equipment dedicated to development and operations at Keno Hill. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate for lease liabilities as at June 30, 2022 was 8.18%.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
June 30 2022 |
December 31 2021 | |
Lease liabilities – Beginning of period Additions Cash flows – Principal payments Non-cash changes – Accretion Disposals Gain on lease buyouts |
$ 5,531 1,104 (1,686) 185 - (357) |
$ 7,262 1,377 (3,604) 503 (463) - |
Lease modifications | - | 456 |
Lease liabilities – End of period
|
4,777 | 5,531 |
Less: current lease liabilities | 2,698 | 3,056 |
Non-current lease liabilities | $ 2,079 | $ 2,475 |
The Corporation’s undiscounted lease payments consisted of the following:
June 30 2022 | |
2022 2023 2024 2025 |
$ 1,587 2,360 1,105 102 |
$ 5,154 |
9. | REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY |
On September 23, 2021 and subsequently on January 18, 2022, the Corporation and its offtaker amended the existing offtake agreement to allow for an unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) for up to US$10,000,000. The Facility allows the Corporation to request prepayments, in US$1,000,000 increments, which are repaid in five monthly instalments against future deliveries of concentrate or in cash. The interest rate on drawn amounts is equal to the three month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) + 7.05%. The standby fee on undrawn amounts is 1.5% per annum, payable quarterly. In March and April 2022, the Corporation received prepayments totaling US$10,000,000. As at June 30, 2022, the Corporation has repaid US$2,500,000 of the Facility payable and incurred interest and standby fees of $378,000.
LIBOR settings are currently scheduled to cease publication after June 30, 2023. The Corporation and its offtaker will use an agreed industry standard alternative benchmark interest rate and expect to transition to the alternative rate as widespread market practice is established.
The Facility payable balance is summarized as follows:
June 30 2022 | |
Revolving credit facility payable – Beginning of period
Additions – prepayments received Reductions – repayments made Foreign exchange revaluation |
$ -
12,716 (3,178) 131 |
Revolving credit facility payable – End of period | $ 9,669 |
Subsequent to period-end, during July 2022, the Corporation repaid the entire outstanding balance of the Facility payable.
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
10. | DECOMMISSIONING AND REHABILITATION PROVISION |
June 30 2022 |
December 31 2021 | |
Decommissioning and rehabilitation provision – Beginning of period
Change due to re-estimation Accretion expense, included in other income and expense |
$ 5,667
(711) 44 |
$ 6,542
(927) 52 |
Decommissioning and rehabilitation provision – End of period | 5,000 | 5,667 |
Less: current decommissioning and rehabilitation provision | 680 | 705 |
Non-current decommissioning and rehabilitation provision | $ 4,320 | $ 4,962 |
11. | CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Shareholders’ Equity
The Corporation is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares without par value.
The following share transactions took place during the six month period ended June 30, 2022:
1. | On January 27, 2022, the Corporation completed an equity financing and issued 2,129,685 flow-through shares with respect to “Canadian exploration expenses” (the “CEE Shares”) priced at $2.70 per CEE Share, and 1,480,740 flow-through shares with respect to “Canadian development expenses” (the “CDE Shares”) priced at $2.33 per CDE Share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $9,200,274. |
2. | On April 13, 2022, the Corporation completed a non-brokered private placement offering with an affiliate of Hecla for 7,473,495 common shares at a price of $1.75 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $13,078,616. |
3. | 82,932 common shares were issued from treasury on the vesting of restricted share units. |
Equity Incentive Plans
The Corporation has three equity incentive plans consisting of a share option plan (the “Option Plan”), a restricted share unit plan (the “RSU Plan”), and a deferred share unit plan (the “DSU Plan”) (collectively the “Equity Incentive Plans”). The maximum aggregate number of common shares issuable under the Equity Incentive Plans cannot exceed 10% of the number of common shares issued and outstanding from time to time, subject to the following requirements for each plan:
i. | The Option Plan’s maximum aggregate number of common shares issuable on the exercise of share options cannot exceed 5.7% of the number of common shares issued and outstanding; |
ii. | The RSU Plan’s maximum aggregate number of common shares to be issued cannot exceed 3% of the number of common shares issued and outstanding; and |
iii. | The DSU Plan’s maximum aggregate number of common shares to be issued cannot exceed 2,100,000. |
As at June 30, 2022, a total of 8,374,018 share options, 1,075,502 RSUs and 894,000 DSUs were outstanding under the Equity Incentive Plans and a total of 901,272 share options, 3,806,229 RSUs and 1,181,000 DSUs remain available for future granting.
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, the Corporation recorded total share-based compensation expense of $630,000 and $1,242,000 (2021 – $362,000 and $784,000), which related to the Equity Incentive Plans, of which $143,000 and $330,000 (2021 – $80,000 and $243,000) was recorded to mineral properties and $487,000 and $912,000 (2021 – $282,000 and $541,000) has been charged to income.
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
Share Options
Generally, share options have a maximum term of five years, and vest one-third on each of the first, second, and third anniversary dates of the grant date. The exercise price may not be less than the immediately preceding five-day volume weighted average price of the Corporation’s common shares traded through the facilities of the exchange on which the Corporation’s common shares are listed.
The changes in share options outstanding are summarized as follows:
Weighted average Exercise price |
Number of shares issued or issuable on exercise | |
Balance – December 31, 2021 | $ 2.27 | 9,672,118 |
Share options forfeited or expired | $ 2.08 | (1,298,100) |
Balance – June 30, 2022 | $ 2.30 | 8,374,018 |
|
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Balance – December 31, 2020 | $ 2.17 | 10,245,934 |
Share options granted | $ 2.17 | 1,970,000 |
Share options exercised | $ 1.66 | (2,272,431) |
Share options forfeited or expired | $ 2.85 | (271,385) |
Balance – December 31, 2021 | $ 2.27 | 9,672,118 |
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, there were no share options granted.
Share options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2022 are summarized as follows:
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | ||||||
Exercise Price |
Number of Shares Issuable on Exercise |
Average Remaining Life (Years) |
Average Exercise Price |
Number of Shares Issuable on Exercise |
Average Exercise Price | ||
$1.27 | 1,162,000 | 1.52 | $1.27 | 1,162,000 | $1.27 | ||
$1.75 | 40,000 | 0.13 | $1.75 | 40,000 | $1.75 | ||
$1.93 | 60,000 | 0.86 | $1.93 | 60,000 | $1.93 | ||
$2.07 | 1,221,400 | 0.58 | $2.07 | 1,221,400 | $2.07 | ||
$2.07 | 587,000 | 0.58 | $2.07 | - | $2.07 | ||
$2.12 | 48,000 | 2.79 | $2.12 | 48,000 | $2.12 | ||
$2.17 | 1,870,100 | 4.46 | $2.17 | 623,367 | $2.17 | ||
$2.61 | 1,894,984 | 2.46 | $2.61 | 1,894,984 | $2.61 | ||
$3.19 | 1,440,534 | 3.46 | $3.19 | 960,356 | $3.19 | ||
$3.86 | 50,000 | 3.19 | $3.86 | 33,333 | $3.86 | ||
8,374,018 | 2.53 | $2.30 | 6,043,440 | $2.28 | |||
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, there were no share options exercised. The weighted average share price at the date of exercise for share options exercised during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021 was $3.36 and $3.65, respectively.
Restricted Share Units
Time-based RSUs vest one-third on each of the first, second, and third anniversary dates of the grant date. Performance-based RSUs vest at the end of the third year of the grant date and the number of units to be issued on the vesting date will vary from 0% to 200% of the number of performance-based RSUs granted, depending on the achievement of performance criteria.
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
The changes in RSUs outstanding are summarized as follows:
Number of shares issued or issuable on vesting | |||
Balance – December 31, 2021 | 1,198,067 | ||
RSUs vested | (82,932) | ||
RSUs terminated | (39,633) | ||
Balance – June 30, 2022 | 1,075,502 | ||
Balance – December 31, 2020 | 566,340 | ||
RSUs granted(i) | 1,505,449 | ||
RSUs vested | (873,722) | ||
Balance – December 31, 2021 | 1,198,067 | ||
(i) RSUs granted include grants to certain employees of the Corporation that include 474,500 performance-based RSUs and 266,500 RSUs issued as settlement of annual cash bonuses. As at June 30, 2022, nil performance-based RSUs have vested. | |||
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, there were no RSUs granted.
The weighted average share price at the date of vesting for RSUs during the six month period ended June 30, 2022 was $2.23 (2021 - $4.23), respectively.
Deferred Share Units
Only directors of the Corporation are eligible for DSUs and each DSU vests immediately and is redeemed upon a director ceasing to be a director of the Corporation. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Corporation did not grant any DSUs. As at June 30, 2022, there were 894,000 fully vested DSUs outstanding.
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
12. | REVENUE |
The Corporation recorded revenue for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 as follows:
Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
Mining operations | |||||
Concentrate sales(i) | $ 5,819 | $ 8,275 | $ 8,053 | $ 11,851 | |
Less: silver delivered under the Wheaton SPA | (1,363) | (1,658) | (1,730) | (2,372) | |
Extraction services(ii) | 248 | 240 | 305 | 349 | |
Revenue from contracts with customers | 4,704 | 6,857 | 6,628 | 9,828 | |
Change in fair value of provisionally priced trade receivables(iii) |
(1,176) | 644 | (1,048) | 406 | |
3,528 | 7,501 | 5,580 | 10,234 | ||
Reclamation management(iv) | 424 | 438 | 1,168 | 1,518 | |
$ 3,952 | $ 7,939 | $ 6,748 | $ 11,752 | ||
(i) Concentrate sales revenue represents the sale of all concentrate produced at Keno Hill to its offtaker under the Corporation’s offtake agreement, prior to the 25% of silver production that is delivered to Wheaton under the Wheaton SPA. Concentrate sales revenue is recorded net of transportation costs. | |||||
(ii) Extraction services revenue represents revenue earned from the mining of silver that is delivered to Wheaton under the Wheaton SPA. The actual cash payment from Wheaton, which differs from the extraction services revenue recognized, is determined using a payment formula, which is dependent on the spot price of silver at time of delivery and Alexco’s stage in the production period as defined in the Wheaton SPA. | |||||
(iii) Change in fair value of provisionally priced trade receivables is attributable to changes in forward metals prices and represents the change in metals prices from the date of revenue recognition to the date of final settlement. (iv) Reclamation management revenue represents revenue earned by Elsa Reclamation & Development Company Ltd. (“ERDC”) for the environmental care and maintenance for the historical environmental liabilities of the former United Keno Hill Mines Limited and UKH Minerals Limited (“UKHM”) mineral properties. | |||||
13. | COST OF SALES |
The Corporation recorded cost of sales for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 as follows:
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
Mining operations | ||||||||
Production costs | $ 7,396 | $ 4,406 | $ 13,325 | $ 8,790 | ||||
Depreciation and depletion | 1,338 | 1,115 | 2,277 | 2,087 | ||||
Site share-based compensation | 72 | 25 | 142 | 75 | ||||
Royalties and selling costs | 86 | 186 | ||||||
Change in inventories | 1,012 | 2,448 | (752) | 1,148 | ||||
9,904 | 7,994 | 15,178 | 12,100 | |||||
Reclamation management(i) | 473 | 412 | 1,139 | 1,185 | ||||
$ 10,377 | $ 8,406 | $ 16,317 | $ 13,285 | |||||
(i) Reclamation management cost of sales represents cost of sales incurred by ERDC for the environmental care and maintenance for the historical environmental liabilities of the former UKHM mineral properties. | ||||||||
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
14. | GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES BY NATURE OF EXPENSE |
The Corporation recorded general and administrative expenses for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 as follows:
Corporate | Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
Depreciation of plant and equipment and ROU assets | $ 73 | $ 73 | $ 146 | $ 146 | |
Business development, investor relations and travel | 197 | 93 | 257 | 196 | |
Office and administration | 246 | 272 | 522 | 614 | |
Professional and regulatory | 352 | 333 | 649 | 684 | |
Salaries and contractors | 928 | 860 | 1,656 | 1,589 | |
Share-based compensation | 393 | 391 | 758 | 781 | |
$ 2,189 | $ 2,022 | $ 3,988 | $ 4,010 | ||
15. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
Financial Assets and Liabilities
The carrying amounts of the Corporation’s financial assets and liabilities is as follows:
Fair Value Hierarchy Classification |
June 30 2022 |
December 31 2021 | |
Fair value through profit or loss: | |||
Embedded derivative asset | Level 3 | $ 23,279 | $ 22,768 |
Provisionally priced trade receivables | Level 2 | 1,136 | 2,165 |
Fair value through other comprehensive loss: | |||
Investments in marketable securities | Level 1 | 11 | 24 |
$ 24,426 |
$ 24,957 |
The fair value of the embedded derivative asset related to the Wheaton SPA was estimated based on the discounted future cash flows using a probability-based dynamic valuation model resulting in a fair value adjustment during the six month periods ended June 30, 2022 of $643,000 (2021 – $2,808,000). The model relies upon inputs from the current mine plan less payable ounces already delivered. The model is updated quarterly for the Corporation’s credit spread, Wheaton’s credit spread, risk-free yield curve, silver price forward curve, historical silver price volatility, mineral reserves and resources and the production profile. Management estimates mineral reserves and resources and production profile, based on information compiled and reviewed by management’s experts. Payments from Wheaton are inversely related to the silver price; if, for example, silver prices were to increase or decrease from the current spot and forward prices as at June 30, 2022 by 10% per ounce and all other assumptions remained the same, the approximate derivative asset value would be $20,577,000 and $26,479,000, respectively.
Provisionally priced trade receivables consist of amounts receivable under the Corporation’s offtake agreement. Changes in the fair value of these receivables are recorded as other revenue within mining operations revenue at each period end using quoted forward metal prices obtained from futures exchanges.
Investments in marketable securities consist of investments in publicly traded companies. Changes in the fair value of these investments are recorded through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) using quoted prices obtained from securities exchanges.
The carrying amounts of all of the Corporation’s other financial assets and liabilities, carried at amortized cost, reasonably approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
16. | SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
Supplemental cash flow information for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Capitalization of share-based compensation to mineral properties, plant and equipment | $ | 152 | $ | 111 | $ | 339 | $ | 254 | ||||||||
Capitalization of depreciation to mineral properties, plant and equipment | $ | 693 | $ | 666 | $ | 1,420 | $ | 1,224 | ||||||||
Capitalization of re-estimation of decommissioning and rehabilitation provision | $ | (341 | ) | $ | (174 | ) | $ | (711 | ) | $ | (450 | ) | ||||
Shares received for mineral property rights | $ | 6,256 | $ | — | $ | 6,256 | $ | — | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in non-cash working capital related to: | ||||||||||||||||
Mineral properties, plant and equipment | $ | 1,913 | $ | (1,039 | ) | $ | 587 | $ | (1,892 | ) | ||||||
17. | SEGMENTED INFORMATION |
The Corporation had two operating segments during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The first operating segment is mining operations, which includes the production of silver, lead and zinc concentrates, underground mining development, and exploration and evaluation activities. The second operating segment is reclamation management services, which is focused on the clean up of historical liabilities of the Keno Hill Silver District through ERDC under a contract with the Federal Government of Canada. The Corporation’s executive head office and general corporate administration are included within ‘Corporate and Other’ to reconcile the reportable segments to the consolidated financial statements. An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities. Operating results are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, Alexco’s Chief Executive Officer, with respect to resource allocation and for which discrete financial information is available.
Segmented information as at and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is summarized as follows:
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ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
As at and for the three month period ended June 30, 2022 | Mining Operations | Reclamation Management | Corporate and Other | Total | ||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 3,528 | $ | 424 | $ | — | $ | 3,952 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales | 9,904 | 473 | — | 10,377 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 73 | 73 | ||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 394 | 394 | ||||||||||||||
Other G&A expenses | 38 | — | 1,705 | 1,743 | ||||||||||||||
Write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment | 97,048 | — | — | 97,048 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on embedded derivative asset | — | — | (6,255 | ) | (6,255 | ) | ||||||||||||
Gain on sale of mineral property rights | (4,308 | ) | — | — | (4,308 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other (income) loss | 388 | — | (139 | ) | 249 | |||||||||||||
Segment income (loss) before taxes | $ | (99,542 | ) | $ | (49 | ) | $ | 4,222 | $ | (95,369 | ) | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 94,647 | $ | 1,458 | $ | 36,101 | $ | 132,206 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 27,237 | $ | 991 | $ | 3,577 | $ | 31,805 | ||||||||||
As at and for the three month period ended June 30, 2021 | Mining Operations | Reclamation Management | Corporate and Other | Total | ||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 7,501 | $ | 438 | $ | — | $ | 7,939 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales | 7,994 | 412 | — | 8,406 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 73 | 73 | ||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 392 | 392 | ||||||||||||||
Other G&A expenses | — | — | 1,557 | 1,557 | ||||||||||||||
Loss on embedded derivative asset | — | — | 200 | 200 | ||||||||||||||
Other (income) loss | 99 | — | 36 | 135 | ||||||||||||||
Segment income (loss) before taxes | $ | (592 | ) | $ | 26 | $ | (2,258 | ) | $ | (2,824 | ) | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 151,103 | $ | 1,357 | $ | 62,988 | $ | 215,448 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 25,324 | $ | 129 | $ | 3,080 | $ | 28,533 | ||||||||||
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
As at and for the six month period ended June 30, 2022 | Mining Operations | Reclamation Management | Corporate and Other | Total | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 5,580 | $ | 1,168 | $ | — | $ | 6,748 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | 15,178 | 1,139 | — | 16,317 | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 146 | 146 | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 758 | 758 | |||||||||||||
Write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment | 97,048 | — | — | 97,048 | |||||||||||||
Write-down of inventories | 1,308 | — | — | 1,308 | |||||||||||||
Other G&A expenses | 39 | — | 3,044 | 3,083 | |||||||||||||
Gain on embedded derivative asset | — | — | (643 | ) | (643 | ) | |||||||||||
Gain on sale of mineral property rights | (4,308 | ) | — | — | (4,308 | ) | |||||||||||
Other (income) loss | 303 | — | (143 | ) | 160 | ||||||||||||
Segment income (loss) before taxes | $ | (103,988 | ) | $ | 29 | $ | (3,162 | ) | $ | (107,121 | ) | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 94,647 | $ | 1,458 | $ | 36,101 | $ | 132,206 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 27,237 | $ | 991 | $ | 3,577 | $ | 31,805 | |||||||||
As at and for the six month period ended June 30, 2021 | Mining Operations | Reclamation Management | Corporate and Other | Total | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 10,234 | $ | 1,518 | $ | — | $ | 11,752 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | 12,100 | 1,185 | — | 13,285 | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | — | 146 | 146 | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 781 | 781 | |||||||||||||
Other G&A expenses Gain on sale of net smelter royalty | — 2 | — — | 3,081 (4,500) | 3,083 (4,500) | |||||||||||||
Gain on embedded derivative asset | — | — | (2,808 | ) | (2,808 | ) | |||||||||||
Other (income) loss | 220 | — | (5 | ) | 215 | ||||||||||||
Segment income (loss) before taxes | $ | (2,088 | ) | $ | 333 | $ | 3,305 | $ | 1,550 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 151,103 | $ | 1,357 | $ | 62,988 | $ | 215,448 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 25,324 | $ | 129 | $ | 3,080 | $ | 28,533 | |||||||||
18. | KEY MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION |
The remuneration of directors and those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling activities of the Corporation for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
Salaries and other short-term benefits | $ 443 | $ 426 | $ 885 | $ 1,151 | ||||
Share-based compensation | 340 | 362 | 676 | 722 | ||||
Total key management compensation | $ 783 | $ 788 | $ 1,561 | $ 1,873 | ||||
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
(unaudited - figures in tables are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
19. | COMMITMENTS |
As at June 30, 2022, the Corporation’s contractual obligations are as follows:
(a) | The Corporation’s purchase commitments totaled $4,090,000 and primarily relate to advisory fees for the acquisition by Hecla (Note 20) and equipment agreements at Keno Hill. |
(b) | As a consequence of its commitment to renounce deductible exploration expenditures to the purchasers of flow-through shares, the Corporation is required to incur further renounceable Canadian exploration expenses totaling $4,229,000 by December 31, 2023. |
20. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
(a) | Acquisition by Hecla Mining Company |
On July 4, 2022, the Corporation entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Hecla, as assigned and amended, pursuant to which 108, a subsidiary of Hecla, will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Alexco that 108 does not already own (the “Arrangement”). Each outstanding common share of Alexco will be exchanged for 0.116 of a share of Hecla common stock implying consideration of US$0.47 per Alexco common share and a premium of 23% based on the companies’ 5-day volume weighted average price on the NYSE and NYSE American on July 1, 2022. In addition, Hecla agreed to (i) provide an interim secured loan facility of up to US$30,000,000 to ensure the development and exploration at Keno Hill continues to be advanced and (ii) subscribe for an additional 8,984,100 common shares of Alexco bringing its ownership share in Alexco to 9.9%.
Hecla also entered into an agreement with Wheaton to terminate its silver streaming interest at Alexco’s Keno Hill property in exchange for US$135,000,000 of Hecla common stock, conditional upon the completion of the acquisition of Alexco discussed above.
On July 19, 2022, Hecla and Alexco completed the US$30,000,000 secured loan facility and an affiliate of Hecla purchased 8,984,100 Alexco shares at $0.50 per share for proceeds of $4,492,050, which resulted in 9.9% of Alexco shares being held by Hecla or its affiliates. An initial amount of US$20,000,000 was immediately drawn on the loan facility and the remainder is available on a revolving basis, with the use of proceeds for working capital and capital expenditures purposes according to a plan jointly approved by Alexco and Hecla. The loan and equity financing are intended to provide Alexco with immediate working capital to continue development work at Keno Hill.
The transaction will be implemented by a Court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and requires the approval of: (i) 66 2/3% of the votes cast by the holders of Alexco’s common shares, (ii) 66 2/3% of the votes cast by the affected securityholders of Alexco voting as a single class, and (iii) a majority of the votes cast by the holders of Alexco’s common shares after excluding any votes of Hecla and other persons required to be excluded under Canadian Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions, all at a special meeting to be held on August 30, 2022.
The Alexco-Hecla and Wheaton-Hecla transactions are each subject to applicable regulatory approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. The agreement provides for customary deal-protection provisions, including a non-solicitation covenant on the part of Alexco, a right for Hecla to match any superior proposal and a termination fee of US$10,000,000, payable by Alexco to Hecla, under certain circumstances.
The special meeting of securityholders of Alexco will be held on August 30, 2022, with the acquisition expected to close on September 7, 2022. The Meeting Materials have been filed by Alexco on SEDAR and EDGAR and are available under Alexco’s profile at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
(b) | During July 2022, the Corporation repaid the entire outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility payable. |
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Exhibit 99.2
ALEXCO RESOURCE CORP.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
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TABLE OF Contents
1. SECOND QUARTER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS | 3 |
2. OVERVIEW OF THE BUSINESS | 4 |
3. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS | 5 |
4. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 6 |
5. OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY | 7 |
6. FINANCIAL RESULTS | 8 |
7. LIQUIDITY RISK, CASH FLOWS AND CAPITAL RESOURCES | 9 |
8. EMBEDDED DERIVATIVE ASSET AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 12 |
9. KEY MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION | 13 |
10. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS | 14 |
11. NON-GAAP MEASURES | 14 |
12. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 15 |
13. RISK FACTORS | 15 |
14. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS | 15 |
15. SUMMARY OF MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES | 17 |
16. TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE CAUTIONARY NOTE TO U.S. INVESTORS - INFORMATION CONCERNING PREPARATION OF RESOURCE ESTIMATES | 19 |
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This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Alexco Resource Corp. (“Alexco” or the “Corporation”) is dated August 11, 2022 and provides an analysis of Alexco’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 (“Q2 2022” and “YTD 2022”) compared to the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021 (“Q2 2021” and “YTD 2021”). This MD&A will also refer to certain periods including the three months ended March 31, 2022 (“Q1 2022”) and the year ended December 31, 2021 (“FY 2021”).
The following information should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s June 30, 2022 unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements with accompanying notes, which have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, and with the Corporation’s audited consolidated financial statements with accompanying notes and related MD&A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). The interim financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of computation as compared with the most recent fiscal financial statements. All dollar figures are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. These documents and additional information on the Corporation are available on the Corporation’s website at www.alexcoresource.com and on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and Edgar website at www.sec.gov.
Except where specifically indicated otherwise, the disclosure in this MD&A of scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Sebastien D. Tolgyesi, P.Eng., P.Geo., Keno Hill Operations Manager, who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
1. SECOND QUARTER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Acquisition by Hecla Mining Company
• | On July 4, 2022, the Corporation entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”), as assigned and amended (the “Arrangement Agreement”), pursuant to which 1080980 B.C. Ltd. (“108”), a subsidiary of Hecla, will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Alexco that 108 does not already own. Each outstanding common share of Alexco will be exchanged for 0.116 of a share of Hecla common stock. The acquisition is subject to approvals by Alexco securityholders, as well as applicable regulatory approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. The board of directors of Alexco and Hecla have both unanimously approved the transaction. See “Business Developments” for further information in relation to Alexco’s acquisition by Hecla. |
Corporate
• | The Corporation reported revenues of $3,952,000 for Q2 2022 compared to $7,939,000 for Q2 2021. Mining operations revenue, net of streaming payments related to the Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (“Wheaton”) silver purchase agreement (“SPA”), in Q2 2022 was $3,528,000 and was derived from concentrate sales from ore sourced from the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines. In Q2 2022, the Corporation also recognized reclamation management revenue of $424,000. |
• | The Corporation recorded a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment of $97,048,000 during Q2 2022. As at June 30, 2022, indicators of impairment were identified, and the carrying value of the Keno Hill cash generating unit (“Keno Hill CGU”) was compared with its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of the Keno Hill CGU was determined by management based on the fair value less costs of disposal (“FVLCD”) method using the implied value of Alexco based on the agreed transaction value with Hecla. Management assessed that the Keno Hill CGU carrying value exceeded its FVLCD and a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment was recognized. |
• | The Corporation reported a net loss of $95,062,000 for Q2 2022 which was primarily attributable to a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment and a gross loss from mining operations, partially offset by a gain on sale of mineral property rights related to the McQuesten mineral property and a fair value gain on the embedded derivative asset related to the Wheaton SPA. A net loss of $2,748,000 for Q2 2021 was primarily from ramp-up related costs at Keno Hill and general and administrative costs. |
• | The Corporation reported an adjusted net loss of $4,269,000 for Q2 2022 compared to $2,548,000 for Q2 2021. The adjusted net loss excludes the amounts recorded with respect to the fair value adjustment on the embedded derivative asset related to the Wheaton SPA and the non-cash write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment (see “Non-GAAP Measures”). |
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• | The Corporation reported an operating loss of $105,662,000 for Q2 2022 compared to $2,489,000 for Q2 2021. The operating loss for Q2 2022 was related to a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment and a gross loss from mining operations. |
• | The Corporation’s cash and cash equivalents as at June 30, 2022 totaled $8,901,000 compared to $9,933,000 as at December 31, 2021, while net working capital totaled $(6,368,000) compared to $1,389,000 as at December 31, 2021 (see “Non-GAAP Measures”). The Corporation’s restricted cash and deposits as at June 30, 2022 totaled $2,998,000 compared to $2,990,000 as at December 31, 2021. |
Mine Operations and Exploration
• | During the quarter, ramp-up of mining activity at Keno Hill continued to progress with underground development performance aided by improved equipment availability (versus Q1 2022) at both the Flame & Moth and Bermingham mines. Similarly, the District Mill saw improved throughput and metallurgical performance in the same period. Underground advance at Bermingham reached the 1120 level, where the upper portion of the high-grade Bear Zone has been cross-cut with two ore faces and predictive block model grades of 1,900 - 2,000 grams per tonne silver appear to be well supported or exceeded in mine based rib and face assays. |
• | While the underground performance improvements were notable, and the demonstrated supply of 150-250 tonnes per day of ore to the mill has been important, the rate of improvement in the advance of underground development remained insufficient to achieve the necessary number of production headings to sustain 400 tonnes per day feed to the mill before the end of 2022. To rectify this imbalance, in June, the Corporation elected to temporarily suspend milling operations to focus all efforts on advancing underground development, which saw a combined total of 150 meters of underground development in the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines in the month of July. |
• | Surface exploration began with two drills in May with focus in the vicinity of the historic Silver King mine and the Coral Wigwam area, approximately 800 meters along structural trend from the Bermingham Mine. Early indications from shallow geology-defining drill holes in the Coral Wigwam area have identified a structural geology framework potentially similar to that which exists in the area of the Bermingham deposit. |
Other Activities
• | On April 13, 2022, the Corporation completed a non-brokered private placement offering with an affiliate of Hecla for 7,473,495 common shares at a price of $1.75 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $13,078,616. |
• | On April 28, 2022, the Corporation received a further prepayment of US$5,000,000 under the unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) with its offtaker. During Q2 2022, the Corporation repaid US$2,500,000 plus applicable interest and standby fees. Subsequent to period end, the Company repaid the entire outstanding balance of the Facility. |
• | On April 29, 2022, the Corporation sold to Victoria Gold Corp. (“Victoria”) all of its rights, benefits and interests in and to the remaining option consideration payable to Alexco by Banyan Gold Corp. (“Banyan”) under the option agreement with Banyan in exchange for 447,142 shares of Victoria. On May 4, 2022, the Victoria shares were sold for net proceeds of $6,000,000 after selling costs and commissions. |
2. OVERVIEW OF THE BUSINESS
The Corporation owns the majority and most prospective part of the historic Keno Hill Silver District (“Keno Hill” or the “District”), located in Canada's Yukon Territory. The Bellekeno silver mine, a high-grade silver operation, commenced commercial production at the beginning of 2011 and was Canada's only operating primary silver mine from 2011 to 2013, producing a total of 5.6 million (“M”) ounces (“oz”) of silver during the 2010 - 2013 period. In June 2020, the Corporation announced it was moving forward with final development of its mines at Keno Hill, including mining from the Bellekeno, Flame & Moth, and Bermingham deposits. Ore mining from the Bellekeno mine occurred between November 2020 and October 2021. Ore mining from the Bermingham mine commenced in August 2021. Ore mining from the Flame & Moth mine commenced January 2022. In June 2022, the Corporation elected to temporarily suspend milling operations to focus all efforts on advancing underground development.
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Keno Hill lies within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (“FNNND”). Alexco is party to a Comprehensive Cooperation and Benefits Agreement with the FNNND, setting out common understandings, obligations and opportunities arising from all of Alexco’s activities within the District including exploration, care and maintenance, historic District closure activities, and mine production.
Alexco is a public company which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American Equities Exchange (under the symbol AXU).
3. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS
Acquisition by Hecla Mining Company
On July 4, 2022, the Corporation entered into a definitive agreement with Hecla, as assigned and amended, pursuant to which 108, a subsidiary of Hecla, will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Alexco that 108 does not already own. Each outstanding common share of Alexco will be exchanged for 0.116 of a share of Hecla common stock implying consideration of US$0.47 per Alexco common share and a premium of 23% based on the companies’ 5-day volume weighted average price on the NYSE and NYSE American on July 1, 2022. In addition, Hecla agreed to (i) provide an interim secured loan facility of up to US$30,000,000 to ensure the development and exploration at Keno Hill continues to be advanced and (ii) subscribe for an additional 8,984,100 common shares of Alexco bringing its ownership share in Alexco to 9.9%.
Hecla also entered into an agreement with Wheaton to terminate its silver streaming interest at Alexco’s Keno Hill property in exchange for US$135,000,000 of Hecla common stock, conditional upon the completion of the acquisition of Alexco discussed above.
On July 19, 2022, Hecla and Alexco completed the US$30,000,000 secured loan facility and an affiliate of Hecla purchased 8,984,100 Alexco shares at $0.50 per share for proceeds of $4,492,050, which resulted in 9.9% of Alexco shares being held by Hecla or its affiliates. An initial amount of US$20,000,000 was immediately drawn on the loan facility and the remainder is available on a revolving basis, with the use of proceeds for working capital and capital expenditures purposes according to a plan jointly approved by Alexco and Hecla. The loan and equity financing are intended to provide Alexco with immediate working capital to continue development work at Keno Hill.
The transaction will be implemented by a Court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and requires the approval of: (i) 66 2/3% of the votes cast by the holders of Alexco’s common shares, (ii) 66 2/3% of the votes cast by the affected securityholders of Alexco voting as a single class, and (iii) a majority of the votes cast by the holders of Alexco’s common shares after excluding any votes of Hecla and other persons required to be excluded under Canadian Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions, all at a special meeting to be held on August 30, 2022.
The Alexco-Hecla and Wheaton-Hecla transactions are each subject to applicable regulatory approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. The agreement provides for customary deal-protection provisions, including a non-solicitation covenant on the part of Alexco, a right for Hecla to match any superior proposal and a termination fee of US$10,000,000, payable by Alexco to Hecla, under certain circumstances.
The special meeting of securityholders of Alexco will be held on August 30, 2022, with the acquisition expected to close on September 7, 2022. The Meeting Materials have been filed by Alexco on SEDAR and EDGAR and are available under Alexco’s profile at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
COVID-19
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic related to COVID-19. The impacts on global commerce have been far-reaching. There is ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 cases at Keno Hill, including but not limited to uncertainty around workplace and travel restrictions, supply chain interruptions, and the recruitment of underground miners and maintenance technicians. The Corporation notes that COVID-19 pandemic risk remains a risk to development activities at Keno Hill.
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4. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Key operational metrics for the periods is summarized as follows:
Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | ||
Ore tonnes mined | 10,910 | 6,464 | 19,002 | 10,891 | |
Ore tonnes milled | 12,318 | 10,896 | 19,927 | 14,746 | |
Mill throughput (tonnes per operating day)1 | 397 | 176 | 362 | 150 | |
Ore tonnes stockpiled | 0 | 635 | 0 | 635 | |
Underground development meters | 302 | 228 | 383 | 400 | |
Head grade | |||||
Silver (“Ag”) (grams per tonne “g/t”) | 515 | 703 | 454 | 773 | |
Lead (“Pb”) | 1.4% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | |
Zinc (“Zn”) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% | |
Recoveries | |||||
Silver | 94% | 93% | 94% | 90% | |
Lead in lead concentrate | 81% | 83% | 83% | 83% | |
Zinc in zinc concentrate | 74% | 85% | 70% | 70% | |
Concentrate production and grades | |||||
Lead concentrate produced (tonnes) | 351 | 1,174 | 578 | 1,713 | |
Silver grade (g/t) | 15,817 | 5,729 | 13,681 | 5,690 | |
Lead grade | 40% | 70% | 38% | 70% | |
Zinc concentrate produced (tonnes) | 499 | 635 | 746 | 740 | |
Silver grade (g/t) | 760 | 715 | 765 | 637 | |
Zinc grade | 48% | 53% | 48% | 44% | |
Contained metal in concentrate produced | |||||
Silver (ounces) | 190,930 | 227,683 | 272,655 | 328,667 | |
Lead (pounds) | 312,778 | 1,799,959 | 477,864 | 2,654,305 | |
Zinc (pounds) | 532,200 | 637,780 | 787,715 | 724,274 | |
Sales volumes by payable metal2 | |||||
Silver (ounces) | 197,855 | 207,876 | 263,578 | 296,399 | |
Lead (pounds) | 327,712 | 1,725,757 | 452,288 | 2,444,935 | |
Zinc (pounds) | 522,633 | 439,850 | 654,742 | 500,097 | |
Recognized metal prices3 | |||||
Silver (per ounce) | US$21.90 | US$27.14 | US$22.40 | US$26.94 | |
Lead (per pound) | US$0.98 | US$0.99 | US$0.99 | US$0.97 | |
Zinc (per pound) | US$1.72 | US$1.34 | US$1.74 | US$1.33 |
1. | Mill throughput (tonnes per operating day) is based on the number of days that the mill was operational during the period. The mill was operational for 31 days and 62 days during Q2 2022 and Q2 2021 and for 55 days and 98 days during YTD 2022 and YTD 2021, respectively. |
2. | Sales volumes by payable metal represents the volumes of each payable metal sold to the offtaker, and prior to the 25% of silver that is delivered to Wheaton under the Wheaton SPA. Silver is the only metal deliverable to Wheaton under the Wheaton SPA. |
3. | Recognized metal prices represent average metal prices for concentrate sales revenue recognized over the period, weighted by dollar of concentrate sales revenue recognized. |
During Q2 2022, the Corporation mined 10,910 tonnes of ore, of which 5,864 tonnes were attributable to the Bermingham mine and 5,046 tonnes were attributable to the Flame & Moth mine.
During Q2 2022, the Corporation milled 12,318 tonnes of ore. The mill has been operating on a modified rotation schedule to match ore production from the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines.
During Q2 2022, the Corporation produced 351 tonnes of Pb/Ag concentrate with an average grade of 15,817 g/t Ag and 499 tonnes of Zn/Ag concentrate with an average grade of 760 g/t Ag. During Q2 2022, silver recoveries averaged 94%, with 93% of recovered silver attributable to the Pb/Ag concentrate.
During Q2 2022, the Corporation produced 190,930 silver ounces.
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Exploration
Surface exploration began with two drills in May with focus in the vicinity of the historic Silver King mine and the Coral Wigwam area, approximately 800 meters along structural trend from the Bermingham Mine. Early indications from shallow geology-defining drill holes in the Coral Wigwam area have identified a structural geology framework potentially similar to that which exists in the area of the Bermingham deposit.
ERDC
In parallel with mine operations, Alexco, through its subsidiary Elsa Reclamation & Development Company Ltd. (“ERDC”), continues to advance the reclamation project related to historic environmental disturbances in the District. In addition, as part of Alexco’s 2006 acquisition of the United Keno Hill Mines Limited and UKH Minerals Limited (“UKHM”) mineral rights in the District, ERDC is retained by the Canadian Government as a paid contractor responsible on a continuing basis for the environmental care and maintenance for the historical environmental liabilities of the former UKHM mineral properties. ERDC is responsible for carrying out the environmental care and maintenance at various sites within the UKHM mineral rights, for a fixed annual fee established on a per-site basis totaling $900,000, adjustable for material changes in scope.
5. OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY
2022 Production and Development at Keno Hill
As previously described, on June 22, 2022, the Corporation elected to temporarily suspend milling operations to focus all efforts on advancing underground development. After this development period is complete, the Corporation anticipates accessing, cross-cutting, and having available a total of approximately 120,000 tonnes of ore inventory grading 1,050 g/t Ag at the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines by year end 2022.
Exploration
Surface exploration began with two drills in May with focus in the vicinity of the historic Silver King mine and the Coral Wigwam area, approximately 800 meters along structural trend from the Bermingham Mine. Early indications from shallow geology-defining drill holes in the Coral Wigwam area have identified a structural geology framework potentially similar to that which exists at the Bermingham deposit. The next phase of this work will focus on deeper drilling of the targeted structure(s) within permissive stratigraphy, areas which proved highly productive in the adjacent Bermingham deposit.
ERDC
In Q1 2021, ERDC entered an application for a renewal of Water Licence QZ17-076 to undertake the reclamation plan (the “UKHM Reclamation Plan”). Two phases of public comment on the Water Licence Application QZ21-012 were completed in 2022; from January 24, 2022 through March 25, 2022, and from June 22, 2022 to July 13, 2022. ERDC has responded to all interventions. The Water Board is currently in the application review phase of their process. ERDC’s Type B Water Licence (QZ17-076) under the Waters Act to undertake Care and Maintenance activities expired on August 8, 2022. The Corporation is actively working with the appropriate regulatory officials to ensure regulatory authorizations are in place to maintain care and maintenance activities until the Water Licence renewal is complete which is expected in Q3 2022.
Economic Climate
Ag, Pb, and Zn historically are the primary metals found within the District. During Q2 2022, the average Ag price was US$22.64 per ounce and traded from a low of US$20.41 per ounce on June 30, 2022 to a high of US$25.91 per ounce on April 19, 2022, while Pb traded between US$0.88 to US$1.12 per pound and Zn traded between US$1.42 to US$2.05 per pound, and the average Canadian-US exchange rate was US$0.78 per CAD. As at the date of this MD&A, spot commodity prices are approximately US$20.75 per ounce for Ag, US$0.99 per pound for Pb and US$1.66 per pound for Zn and the Canadian-US exchange rate is approximately US$0.78 per CAD.
Consensus investment analyst forecasts over the next two years for Ag average approximately US$24.01 per ounce, while forecasts for Pb and Zn average approximately US$1.00 per pound and US$1.56 per pound, respectively. The Canadian-US exchange rate consensus forecast for the next two years is US$0.79 per CAD (see “Risk Factors” in the MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021, including but not limited to “Potential Profitability of Mineral Properties Depends Upon Other Factors Beyond the Control of Alexco” and “General Economic Conditions May Adversely Affect Alexco’s Growth and Profitability” thereunder).
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6. FINANCIAL RESULTS
Key financial metrics are summarized as follows:
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) |
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Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |
Revenues - Mining operations | 3,528 | 7,501 | 5,580 | 10,234 |
Revenues - Reclamation management | 424 | 438 | 1,168 | 1,518 |
Operating Loss | (105,662) | (2,489) | (111,913) | (5,543) |
Adjusted Loss Before Taxes1 | (4,576) | (2,624) | (10,716) | (1,258) |
Cash and cash equivalents | 8,901 | 39,123 | 8,901 | 39,123 |
Net Working Capital1 | (6,368) | 30,240 | (6,368) | 30,240 |
Adjusted Net Loss1 | (4,269) | (2,548) | (9,971) | (1,397) |
Net Income (Loss) | (95,062) | (2,748) | (106,376) | 1,411 |
Shareholders | ||||
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share | (0.59) | (0.02) | (0.67) | 0.01 |
Adjusted basic and diluted loss per common share1 | (0.03) | (0.02) | (0.06) | (0.01) |
Total assets2 | 132,206 | 215,448 | 132,206 | 215,448 |
Total non-current liabilities | 6,399 | 10,772 | 6,399 | 10,772 |
1. | See “Non-GAAP Measures”. |
2. | Total assets decreased primarily due to a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment. |
The Corporation’s financial results for Q2 2022 were primarily driven by a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment and a gross loss from mining operations, partially offset by a gain on sale of mineral property rights related to the McQuesten mineral property and a gain on the embedded derivative asset related to the Wheaton SPA, while financial results for Q2 2021 were primarily driven by a gross loss from mining operations and general and administrative expenses.
Selected financial information for the most recent eight quarters is summarized as follows, reported in thousands of Canadian dollars except for per share amounts:
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Revenue | Gross Profit (Loss) | Net Income (Loss) | Basic Income (Loss) per Share | Diluted Income (Loss) per Share | Gain (Loss) on Embedded Derivative Asset | Expenditures Capitalized to Mineral Properties | |
Q3 2020 | 795 | (153) | (15,241) | $(0.11) | $(0.11) | (11,976) | 4,817 | |
Q4 2020 | 633 | (284) | (15,817) | $(0.12) | $(0.12) | (6,270) | 10,196 | |
Q1 2021 | 3,813 | (1,066) | 4,159 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.03 | 3,009 | 9,537 | |
Q2 2021 | 7,939 | (467) | (2,748) | $(0.02) | $(0.02) | (200) | 9,830 | |
Q3 2021 | 6,483 | (1,513) | 4,511 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.03 | 8,743 | 8,795 | |
Q4 2021 | 3,267 | (5,400) | (9,069) | $(0.06) | $(0.06) | (2,093) | 10,798 | |
Q1 2022 | 2,796 | (3,144) | (11,316) | $(0.07) | $(0.07) | (5,612) | 11,957 | |
Q2 2022 | 3,952 | (6,425) | (95,062) | $(0.59) | $(0.59) | 6,255 | 8,952 | |
1. | Sum of all the quarters may not add up to the yearly totals due to rounding. |
Our financial results are primarily driven by concentrate production and Ag prices. Significant changes in these factors directly impact
our revenue, gross profit (loss), and net income (loss). In addition, significant changes to model inputs for the embedded derivative
asset (see “Embedded Derivative Asset and Financial Instruments”) can significantly impact net income (loss) and gain (loss)
on embedded derivative asset. Throughout the 2020-2022 periods, as a result of the Corporation’s decision to re-start and advance
Keno Hill to production, significant development activities have occurred affecting expenditures capitalized to mineral properties.
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As at June 30, 2022, the Corporation’s net assets exceeded its market capitalization. Furthermore, on June 22, 2022, the Corporation announced that it would temporarily suspend milling operations to focus on advancing underground development at the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines. Management considered these to be indications of impairment, and as such, carried out an assessment comparing the carrying value of the Keno Hill CGU with its recoverable amount. A CGU is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. The Keno Hill CGU includes the assets and liabilities related to the Bermingham, Flame & Moth, and Lucky Queen mineral properties, and the Keno Hill District Mill, all within the mining operations reporting segment.
In performing this assessment, management was required to make significant judgments with respect to the allocation of assets and liabilities to the Keno Hill CGU. By their nature, such estimates are subject to risks and significant uncertainty. The recoverable amount of the Keno Hill CGU was determined by management based on the FVLCD method using the implied value of Alexco based on the agreed transaction value with Hecla. According to the terms of the transaction, each outstanding common share of Alexco will be exchanged for 0.116 of a share of Hecla common stock. Based on the results of this assessment, the Corporation recognized a write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment on the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) totaling $97,048,000, which was recorded against the Bermingham, Flame & Moth and Lucky Queen mineral properties, and plant and equipment on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheets.
General and Administrative Expenses
Corporate general and administrative expenses during Q2 2022 totaled $2,189,000 compared to $2,022,000 for Q2 2021. Both periods included non-cash costs in the amounts of $466,000 and $464,000 for Q2 2022 and Q2 2021, respectively, which relate to share-based compensation and amortization and depreciation expenses.
7. LIQUIDITY RISK, CASH FLOWS AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity Risk
As at June 30, 2022, the Corporation had cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, inventories, prepaid expenses and other, and promissory note receivable of $17,319,000 to settle accounts payable and accrued liabilities, current lease liabilities, and revolving credit facility payable of $23,687,000. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, net cash used in (from) operating activities was $6,281,000 and $13,558,000 (2021 - $(647,000) and $4,033,000), respectively. The Corporation has not achieved positive cash flows from operations during ramp-up at Keno Hill. The Corporation's rate of advance of underground development remained insufficient and its operations ramp-up plan were behind schedule. On June 22, 2022, the Corporation announced that it would temporarily suspend milling operations to focus on advancing underground development at the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines. Subsequent to June 30, 2022, the Corporation obtained the following additional capital resources as a result of its acquisition by Hecla Mining Company:
• | Hecla provided Alexco with a US$30,000,000 secured loan facility with an interest rate of 10%, and |
• | Hecla purchased 8,984,100 Alexco shares at $0.50 per common share, for proceeds of $4,492,050. |
On July 19, 2022, Hecla and Alexco completed the US$30,000,000 secured loan facility and an affiliate of Hecla purchased 8,984,100 Alexco shares at $0.50 per share for proceeds of $4,492,050, which resulted in 9.9% of Alexco shares being held by Hecla or its affiliates. An initial amount of US$20,000,000 was immediately drawn on the loan facility and the remainder is available on a revolving basis, with the use of proceeds for working capital and capital expenditures purposes according to a plan jointly approved by Alexco and Hecla. The loan and equity financing are intended to provide Alexco with immediate working capital to continue development work at Keno Hill.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation will not be able to meet its obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Corporation has a planning and budgeting process in place. The Corporation maintains an internally generated cash flow forecast, which is based on its most recently published technical report and is updated based on actual performance and future expected performance at Keno Hill. Significant assumptions used in preparing the forecast include, but are not limited to, production volumes, development rates, operating costs, development costs, and commodity prices. Adverse changes to these assumptions could affect the Corporation’s available liquidity and its ability to meet its obligations associated with financial liabilities.
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Management believes that the additional capital resources obtained subsequent to period-end provides sufficient liquidity to meet its ongoing obligations and support its operating requirements for a period of at least 12 months from June 30, 2022. If the Corporation is unable to achieve its development targets or the acquisition by Hecla is not completed, resulting in the requirement to repay the secured loan facility, then the Corporation will be required to obtain additional funding to repay the loan continue development at the Keno Hill Silver District.
As noted elsewhere in this MD&A, increased COVID-19 related workplace and travel restrictions, supply chain interruptions, equipment availability and recruitment/retention of underground miners and maintenance technicians remain a risk to ramp-up and production activities at Keno Hill. Further, any unforeseen capital and development expenditures in excess of current plans, slower than forecasted development advance rates, and funding necessary to achieve the Corporation’s long-term objectives for the ongoing exploration and future development of its mineral properties may require the Corporation to raise additional funding in the future.
The Corporation’s main sources of funding have been from mining operations revenue and reclamation management revenue from ERDC, equity issuances, and Facility prepayments. All sources of financing reasonably available will be considered to fund future capital requirements should they arise, including but not limited to issuance of new capital, issuance of new debt, and the sale of assets in whole or in part, including mineral property interests or other property interests. There can be no assurance of profitable mining operations or continued access to financing in the future, and an inability to generate or secure such funding may require the Corporation to substantially curtail and defer its planned exploration and development activities.
The Corporation’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (currency risk), credit risk, commodity risk and liquidity risk. Risk management is carried out by Management under policies approved by the Board of Directors. Management identifies and evaluates the financial risks in co-operation with the Corporation’s operating units. The Corporation’s overall risk management program seeks to minimize potential adverse effects on the Corporation’s financial performance, in the context of its general capital management objectives as further described in Note 21 of the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The Corporation manages liquidity uncertainty by monitoring actual and projected cash flows on a regular basis to ensure the Corporation can service its contractual obligations and commitments such as flow through financing commitments. Factors that can impact the Corporation’s liquidity are monitored regularly and include operational levels, operating costs, capital costs and foreign exchange rates.
Cash Flows
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Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||||||||||
Cash from (used in) operating activities | $ | (6,281 | ) | $ | 647 | $ | (13,558 | ) | $ | (4,033 | ) | |||||
Cash used in investing activities | (5,618 | ) | (13,565 | ) | (16,401 | ) | (20,512 | ) | ||||||||
Cash from financing activities | 15,163 | 27,324 | 28,927 | 39,926 | ||||||||||||
$ | 3,264 | $ | 14,406 | $ | (1,032 | ) | $ | 15,381 |
The majority of cash used in operating activities during Q2 2022 and YTD 2022 was expended on ramp up costs at the Bermingham and Flame & Moth mines and Keno Hill mill to advance the District to production, and on general and administrative expenses. The majority of cash used in investing activities during Q2 2022 and YTD 2022 was expended on mineral properties, plant and equipment. The majority of cash from financing activities during Q2 2022 and YTD 2022 was due to proceeds from an equity financing and private placement with an affiliate of Hecla, and prepayments from the Corporation’s offtaker under the Facility, partially offset by repayments to the Facility.
Capital Resources
On April 8, 2022 the Corporation filed a short-form base shelf prospectus (the “Shelf”) with the securities commissions in each of the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario and a corresponding amendment to its registration statement on Form F-10 (Registration Statement) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the U.S./Canada Multijurisdictional Disclosure System, which allows the Corporation to make offerings of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts and/or units up to an aggregate total of $100,000,000 during the 25-month period following April 8, 2022. As of the date of this MD&A, $nil has been applied against the Shelf.
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On July 19, 2022 the Corporation received $4,492,050 from an equity financing with an affiliate of Hecla and received an initial US$20,000,000 from the secured loan facility from Hecla.
On April 13, 2022, the Corporation completed a non-brokered private placement offering with an affiliate of Hecla for 7,473,495 common shares at a price of $1.75 per share, raising gross proceeds of $13,078,616. The Corporation used the net proceeds of the Offering for general corporate purposes, including funding of the continued ramp-up of mining operations at Keno Hill.
On January 27, 2022, the Corporation completed an equity financing and issued 2,129,685 flow-through shares with respect to “Canadian exploration expenses” priced at $2.70 per CEE Share, and 1,480,740 flow-through shares with respect to “Canadian development expenses” priced at $2.33 per CDE Share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $9,200,274. The proceeds from the CEE Shares will be used to fund the 2022 surface exploration drilling program and the proceeds from the CDE Shares will be used for underground development at the Flame & Moth and Bermingham mines in 2022.
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) | Estimated Amount to be Expended | Approximate Amount Expended(1) | ||||||
Use of Proceeds: Underwriters' fee in respect of January 2022 Offering | $ | 460 | $ | 460 | ||||
Costs of the January 2022 Offering | 210 | 210 | ||||||
CEE Shares - 2022 surface exploration drilling program | 5,355 | 2,382 | ||||||
CDE Shares - Flame & Moth and Bermingham mine underground development | 3,175 | 3,175 | ||||||
$ | 9,200 | $ | 6,227 |
1. | Approximate amounts expended as of the date of this MD&A. |
On September 23, 2021 and subsequently on January 18, 2022, the Corporation and its offtaker amended the existing offtake agreement to
allow for an unsecured revolving credit facility for up to US$10,000,000. The Facility allows the Corporation to request prepayments,
in US$1,000,000 increments, which are repaid in five monthly instalments against future deliveries of concentrate or in cash. The interest
rate on drawn amounts is equal to three month LIBOR + 7.05%. The standby fee on undrawn amounts is 1.5% per annum, payable quarterly.
In March and April 2022, the Corporation received prepayments totaling US$10,000,000. During Q2 2022, the Corporation repaid US$2,500,000
plus applicable interest and standby fees. Subsequent to period end, the Company repaid the entire balance of the Facility.
The Corporation holds a $1,250,000 promissory note receivable that is payable to Alexco on June 30, 2023, bearing interest of 5%.
The following table summarizes the current contractual obligations as at June 30, 2022, of the Corporation and associated payment requirements over the next five years and thereafter:
Contractual Obligations (expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars) | Payments Due by Period
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Total | Less than 1 year | 1 - 3 years | 3 - 5 years | After 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
Lease liabilities | $ | 5,154 | $ | 1,587 | $ | 3,567 | $ Nil | $ Nil | ||||||||||||
Revolving credit facility payable | 9,669 | 9,669 | Nil | Nil | Nil | |||||||||||||||
Decommissioning and rehabilitation provision (undiscounted basis) | 6,470 | 702 | 12 | 538 | 5,218 | |||||||||||||||
Committed Expenditures: Purchase obligations | 4,090 | 3,813 | 212 | 65 | Nil | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 25,383 | $ | 15,771 | $ | 3,791 | $ | 603 | $ | 5,218 |
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Share Data
As at the date of this MD&A, the Corporation has 171,708,497 common shares issued and outstanding. In addition, there are outstanding incentive share options exercisable into a further 8,314,418 common shares, warrants to be settled by way of common shares issued from treasury for a further 2,000,000 common shares, restricted share units to be settled by way of common shares issued from treasury for a further 1,066,369 common shares and deferred share units to be settled by way of common shares issued from treasury for a further 894,000 common shares.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Alexco has no off-balance sheet arrangements as defined by National Instrument 52-109.
8. EMBEDDED DERIVATIVE ASSET AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Embedded Derivative Asset
The fair value of the embedded derivative asset related to the Wheaton SPA was estimated based on the discounted future cash flows using a probability-based dynamic valuation model resulting in a fair value adjustment during the six month periods ended June 30, 2022, of $643,000 (2021 - $2,808,000). The model relies upon inputs from the current mine plan less payable ounces already delivered. The model is updated quarterly for the Corporation’s credit spread, Wheaton’s credit spread, risk-free yield curve, silver price forward curve, historical silver price volatility, mineral reserves and resources and the production profile. Management estimates mineral reserves and resources and production profile, based on information compiled and reviewed by management’s experts. Payments from Wheaton are inversely related to the silver price; if, for example, silver prices were to increase or decrease from the current spot and forward prices as at June 30, 2022 by 10% per ounce and all other assumptions remained the same, the approximate derivative asset value would be $20,577,000 and $26,479,000, respectively.
The valuation model for the embedded derivative asset related to the Wheaton SPA relies upon inputs from the current mine plan incorporating the payable ounces already delivered. It is also revised for updated studies, mine plans and actual production. The valuation model for the embedded derivative asset is updated quarterly to utilize a probability-based dynamic valuation model as opposed to a static valuation model. As such, the discount rate used and Ag price assumptions being updated quarterly are based on the risk-free yield curve and Ag price forward curve at quarter end.
The following table summarizes the expected stand-alone impact on the embedded derivative asset value based on changes in model inputs:
Dynamic Model Input Change | Expected Impact on Embedded Derivative Asset Value |
Ag Price Increase | Decrease |
Ag Price Volatility Increase | Decrease |
Foreign Exchange: US dollar appreciates compared to CDN dollar | Increase |
Risk Free Yield Increase | Decrease |
Management expects that changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative asset during production will largely be driven by the risk-free yield curve, Ag price forward curve and production rate. In volatile Ag price environments, the valuation changes to the embedded derivative asset are expected to be material.
Financial Instruments
The Corporation’s financial instruments include its cash and cash equivalents, its restricted cash, its accounts and other receivables, its accounts payable and accrued liabilities, its promissory note receivable, and its investment in marketable securities.
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Substantially all the Corporation’s cash, demand deposits and term deposits are held with major financial institutions in Canada. With respect to these instruments, management believes the exposure to credit risk is insignificant due to the nature of the institutions with which they are held, and that the exposure to liquidity and interest rate risk is similarly insignificant given the low-risk-premium yields and the demand or short-maturity-period character of the deposits.
As at June 30, 2022, a total of $2,998,000 of the Corporation’s restricted cash and deposits represents cash collateral posted with a surety company to underwrite surety bonds for security in respect of mine-site reclamation at certain of the Corporation’s mineral properties. The balance of the Corporation’s restricted cash and deposits represent security provided in respect of certain long-term operating lease commitments. The term deposits held as at June 30, 2022 as individual financial instruments carry initial maturity periods of one year or less. They have been classified as investments and accordingly are carried at amortized cost. All term deposits held are investment grade, low risk investments, generally yielding between 0.3% and 0.5% per annum, and their carrying amounts approximate their fair values given their short terms and low yields.
The Corporation’s accounts and other receivables as at June 30, 2022 total $2,459,000, and primarily relate to a receivable from a government agency and provisionally priced trade receivables from the Corporation’s offtaker. The Corporation is exposed to credit losses due to the non-performance of its counterparties. The Corporation’s customer for the current reclamation management operations (carried out by ERDC) is a government body and therefore is not considered a material risk. Provisionally priced trade receivables consist of amounts receivable under the Corporation’s offtake agreement. Changes in the fair value of these receivables are recorded as other revenue within mining operations revenue at each period end using quoted forward metals prices obtained from futures exchanges. Provisionally priced trade receivables were recorded at fair value as at June 30, 2022.
The Corporation’s promissory note receivable as at June 30, 2022 totals $1,250,000 and relates to the sale of its former subsidiary business, Alexco Environmental Group (AEG). The Corporation is exposed to credit losses due to the potential non-performance of this counterparty. The maturity date of the promissory note receivable is June 30, 2023, bearing interest of 5% for the duration of this period and payable on maturity. The Corporation considered the expected lifetime credit losses to be nominal as at June 30, 2022.
The carrying amounts of the Corporation’s trade and other accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are estimated to reasonably approximate their fair values, while the carrying amount of investments in marketable securities, provisionally priced trade receivables, and the embedded derivative asset are adjusted to fair value at each balance sheet date. The fair values of all of the Corporation’s financial instruments measured as at June 30, 2022, other than the marketable securities that are included in investments, constitute Level 2 and Level 3 measurements within the fair value hierarchy defined under IFRS. The fair value of the investments in marketable securities constitute Level 1 measurements.
All of the Corporation’s mineral properties, plant and equipment are located in Canada and all of its mining operations occur in Canada. With development recommencing at the Keno Hill Silver District, the Corporation’s exposure to US dollar currency risk increases as some accounts payable and accrued liabilities are denominated in US dollars. The Corporation has not employed any hedging activities in respect of the prices for its payable metals or for its exposure to fluctuations in the value of the US dollar.
9. KEY MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION
The remuneration of directors and those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling activities of the Corporation for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:
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Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | |||||||||||||
Salaries and other short-term benefits | $ | 443 | $ | 426 | $ | 885 | $ | 1,151 | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | 340 | 362 | 676 | 722 | ||||||||||||
$ | 783 | $ | 788 | $ | 1,561 | $ | 1,873 |
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10. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS
The Corporation’s significant accounting policies as well as significant judgments and estimates are presented in Notes 3 and 5 of Alexco’s December 31, 2021 annual consolidated financial statements and in Note 4 of Alexco’s June 30, 2022 interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
11. NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Corporation presents non-GAAP measures, which are not defined in IFRS. A description and calculation of the measures are given below and may differ from similarly named measures provided by other issuers. We disclose these measures because we believe it assists readers in understanding Alexco’s financial position. These measures should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for other measures prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Adjusted Income (Loss) Before Taxes, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share
The Adjusted Income (Loss) Before Taxes excludes amounts recorded with respect to the fair value adjustment on the embedded derivative asset related to the Wheaton SPA and non-cash write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment, and within this MD&A is provided before tax, net of tax and on a per-share basis (see Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share). These measures are used by management to facilitate comparability between periods, and are believed to be relevant to external users for the same reason. They are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
These measures are reconciled to Income (Loss) Before Taxes from the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for Q2 2022 and Q2 2021. Adjusted basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share has been calculated using the same weighted average number of common shares outstanding included in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for Q2 2022 and Q2 2021. The reconciliation is as follows:
(expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | ||||||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Taxes | $ | (95,369 | ) | $ | (2,824 | ) | $ | (107,121 | ) | $ | 1,550 | |||||
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Gain (loss) on embedded derivative asset | 6,255 | (200 | ) | 643 | 2,808 | |||||||||||
Write-down of mineral properties, plant and equipment | (97,048 | ) | — | (97,048 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Adjusted Income (Loss) Before Taxes | (4,576 | ) | (2,624 | ) | (10,716 | ) | (1,258 | ) | ||||||||
Income Tax Provision (Recovery) | (307 | ) | (76 | ) | (745 | ) | 139 | |||||||||
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) | $ | (4,269 | ) | $ | (2,548 | ) | $ | (9,971 | ) | $ | (1,397 | ) | ||||
Adjusted basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Net Working Capital
Consolidated net working capital comprises those components of current assets and liabilities which support and result from the Corporation’s ongoing running of its current operations. It is provided to give a quantifiable indication of the Corporation’s short-term cash generation ability and business efficiency. As a measure linked to current operations and sustainability of the business, net working capital includes: cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, inventories, prepaid expenses and other, and promissory note receivable, less accounts payable and accrued liabilities, current lease liabilities, and revolving credit facility payable. Excluded components are current portion of embedded derivative asset, flow-through share premium and other current liabilities.
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12. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the accounting principles under which the Corporation’s financial statements are prepared. As required under National Instrument 52-109, management advises that there have been no significant changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting during Q2 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.
13. RISK FACTORS
See “Liquidity Risk, Cash Flows and Capital Resources” for a discussion of the Corporation’s liquidity risk. There have been no other material changes to the risk factors set forth in Alexco’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021. Risk factors identified by the Corporation, as well as risks not currently known to the Corporation or that the Corporation currently deems to be immaterial, could materially affect the Corporation's future business, financial condition, results of operations, earnings and prospects, and could cause events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements relating to the Corporation. Readers are encouraged to review other specific risk factors which are discussed elsewhere in this MD&A, as well as in the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 (under the headings “Description of Business, Nature of Operations, and COVID-19 Impacts”, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and “Financial Instruments” and elsewhere within that document) and the list of risk factors identified by the Corporation in the Corporation’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021.
14. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (together, “forward-looking statements”) concerning the Corporation's business plans, including but not limited to anticipated results and developments in the Corporation’s operations in future periods, planned exploration and development of its mineral properties, plans related to its business and other matters that may occur in the future, made as of the date of this MD&A.
Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to additional capital requirements to fund further exploration and development work on the Corporation's properties, future remediation and reclamation activities, future mineral exploration, the estimation of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources, the realization of Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates, future mine construction and development activities, future mine operation and production, the timing of activities, the amount of estimated revenues and expenses, the success of exploration activities, permitting timelines, requirements for additional capital and sources, uses of funds, and the Corporation’s ability to successfully withstand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “estimates”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives” or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be “forward-looking statements”.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to actual results and timing of exploration and development activities; actual results and timing of exploration, development and mining activities; inability of the Corporation to finance the development of its mineral properties; uncertainty of capital costs, operating costs, production and economic returns; actual results and timing of environmental services operations; actual results and timing of remediation and reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of silver, gold, lead, zinc and other commodities; uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of the Corporation’s mineral deposits; possible variations in resources, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; the Corporation’s need to attract and retain qualified management and technical personnel; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; First Nation rights and title; continued capitalization and commercial viability; global economic conditions; competition; risks related to governmental regulation, including environmental regulation; delays or inability of the Corporation in obtaining governmental approvals necessary to develop and operate mines on the Corporation’s properties; inability of the Corporation to obtain additional financing needed to fund certain contingent payment obligations on reasonable terms or at all; variations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates; and the impact of COVID-19 and the instability thereof, including disruption or delay of exploration and mining activities. Furthermore, forward-looking statements are statements about the future and are inherently uncertain, and actual achievements of the Corporation or other future events or conditions may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including but not limited to those referred to in this MD&A under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere.
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Forward-looking statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable at the time they are made. In making the forward-looking statements included in this MD&A, the Corporation has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, the assumption that: (1) additional financing may be needed to fund certain contingent payment obligations to Wheaton; (2) additional financing needed for the capacity related refund under the SPA with Wheaton will be available on reasonable terms; (3) additional financing needed for further exploration and development work on the Corporation's properties will be available on reasonable terms; (4) the proposed development of its mineral projects will be viable operationally and economically and proceed as planned; (5) market fundamentals will result in sustained silver, gold, lead and zinc demand and prices, and such prices will not be materially lower than those estimated by management in preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022; (6) market fundamentals will result in sustained silver, gold, lead and zinc demand and prices, and such prices will be materially consistent with or more favourable than those anticipated in the PFS; (7) the actual nature, size and grade of its Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources are materially consistent with the Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates reported in the supporting technical reports, including the PFS; (8) labour and other industry services will be available to the Corporation at prices consistent with internal estimates; (9) the continuances of existing and, in certain circumstances, proposed tax and royalty regimes; and (10) that other parties will continue to meet and satisfy their contractual obligations to the Corporation. Statements concerning Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward-looking information to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered as the Keno Hill project is developed. Other material factors and assumptions are discussed throughout this MD&A and, in particular, under the headings “Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Judgments” and “Risk Factors”.
The Corporation's forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made and should not be relied on as representing the Corporation's views on any subsequent date. While the Corporation anticipates that subsequent events may cause its views to change, the Corporation specifically disclaims any intention or any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, except as required by applicable law. For the reasons set forth above, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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15. SUMMARY OF MINERAL RESERVE AND RESOURCE ESTIMATES
The following tables sets forth the estimated Probable Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources for the Corporation’s mineral properties within the KHSD as outlined in the Technical Report filed under NI 43-101 on SEDAR on May 26, 2021, and further described in the press release dated May 26, 2021 entitled, “Alexco Announces 22% Increase to Silver Reserves; Updated Technical Report Demonstrates Robust Economics at Keno Hill”, and as further described in the press release dated January 18, 2022 entitled, “Alexco Reports 43% Expansion of Bermingham Indicated Resource to 47 Million Ounces of Silver at 939 Grams per Tonne; Remains Open”:
Summary of Mineral Reserves Estimates
Deposit2,3 |
Category |
Tonnes |
Ag (g/t) |
Pb (%) |
Zn (%) |
Au (g/t) |
Contained Metal | |||
Ag (000 oz) |
Au (000 oz) |
Pb (M Ibs) |
Zn (M Ibs) | |||||||
Bellekeno1 |
Proven | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
Probable | 12,809 | 936 | 13.00 | 7.30 | 0 | 385 | 0 | 4 | 2 | |
Bellekeno Surface Stockpile1 |
Proven | |||||||||
Probable | 3,397 | 1150 | 21.70 | 4.50 | 0 | 126 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Lucky Queen |
Proven | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Probable | 70,648 | 1,269 | 2.71 | 1.56 | 0.13 | 2,883 | 0 | 4 | 2 | |
Flame and Moth | Proven | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Probable | 721,322 | 672 | 2.69 | 6.21 | 0.49 | 15,590 | 11 | 43 | 99 | |
Bermingham | Proven | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Probable | 630,173 | 899 | 2.26 | 1.30 | 0.13 | 18,209 | 3 | 31 | 18 | |
Total | Proven | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Probable | 1,438,349 | 804 | 2.64 | 3.84 | 0.31 | 37,193 | 14 | 84 | 122 | |
Notes: 1. Mineral Reserves reported herein are dated May 26, 2021 and do not include depletion since that time. 2. The Mineral Reserves are based on an NSR cutoff value using estimated metallurgical recoveries, assumed metal prices and smelter terms, which include payable factors, treatment charges, penalties, and refining charges 3. Tonnage and grade measurements are in metric units. Contained gold and silver ounces are reported as troy ounces 4. The Bellekeno, Lucky Queen, Flame & Moth and Bermingham deposits are incorporated into the current mine plan supported by disclosure in the news release dated May 26, 2021 entitled “Alexco Announces 22% Increase to Silver Reserves; Updated Technical Report Demonstrates Robust Economics at Keno Hill”. 5. Rounding as required by reporting guidelines may result in apparent summation differences between tonnes, grade and contained metal content. |
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
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Summary of Indicated and Inferred Resource Estimates
Category |
Deposit |
Tonnes |
Ag (g/t) |
Au (g/t) |
Pb (%) |
Zn (%) |
Contained Ag (oz) |
Indicated | Bellekeno | 213,000 | 620 | n/a | 5.5% | 5.5% | 4,246,000 |
Lucky Queen | 132,300 | 1,167 | 0.2 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 4,964,000 | |
Flame & Moth | 1,679,000 | 498 | 0.4 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 26,883,000 | |
Onek | 700,200 | 191 | 0.6 | 1.2% | 11.9% | 4,300,000 | |
Bermingham | 1,562,700 | 939 | 0.2 | 2.6% | 1.7% | 47,210,000 | |
Total Indicated | 4,287,200 | 635 | 0.3 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 87,603,000 | |
Inferred | Bellekeno | 302,000 | 359 | n/a | 2.5% | 5.4% | 3,486,000 |
Lucky Queen | 257,900 | 473 | 0.1 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3,922,000 | |
Flame & Moth | 365,200 | 356 | 0.3 | 0.5% | 4.3% | 4,180,000 | |
Onek | 285,100 | 118 | 0.4 | 1.2% | 8.3% | 1,082,000 | |
Bermingham | 843,400 | 735 | 0.2 | 2.0% | 1.3% | 19,930,000 | |
Total Inferred | 2,053,600 | 494 | 0.2 | 1.6% | 3.3% | 32,600,000 | |
Notes: 1. All Mineral Resources are classified following the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (May 2014) of NI 43-101. 2. Indicated Mineral Resources are inclusive of Probable Mineral Reserves estimates. 3. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. All numbers have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimates. 4. The Mineral Resource estimates comprising Lucky Queen and Flame & Moth, and Onek are supported by disclosure in the news release dated May 26, 2021 entitled “Alexco Announces 22% Increase to Silver Reserves; Updated Technical Report Demonstrates Robust Economics at Keno Hill”. 5. The Mineral Resource estimate for the Bermingham deposit is supported by disclosure in the news release dated January 18, 2022 entitled “Alexco Reports 43% Expansion of Bermingham Indicated Resource to 47 Million Ounces of Silver at 939 Grams per Tonne; Remains Open” and the Mineral Resource estimate has an effective date of November 30, 2021. 6. The Mineral Resource estimate for the Lucky Queen, Flame & Moth and Onek deposits have an effective date of January 3, 2017. 7. The Mineral Resource estimate for the Bellekeno deposit is based on an internal Mineral Resource estimate completed by Alexco Resource Corp. and externally audited by SRK Consulting Inc., having an effective date of January 01, 2021. This Mineral Resource estimate has been depleted to reflect all mine production from Bellekeno to the end of December 2020. |
Summary of Historical Resource Estimates
Tonnes | Ag (g/t) | Au (g/t) | Pb (%) | Zn (%) | Contained Ag (oz) | ||
Historical Resources
|
Silver King1,2 | ||||||
Proven, probable and indicated | 99,000 | 1,354 | n/a | 1.6% | 0.1% | 4,310,000 | |
Inferred | 22,500 | 1,456 | n/a | 0.1% | n/a | 1,057,000 | |
Notes: 1. Historical resources for Silver King were estimated by UKHM, as documented in an internal report entitled “Mineral Resources and Mineable Ore Reserves” dated March 9, 1997. The historical resources were estimated based on a combination of surface and underground drill holes and chip samples taken on the vein and calculated using the polygonal (block) model and the 1997 CIM definitions for resource categories. Verification of the estimate would require new drill holes into a statistically significant number of the historical resource blocks and/or a combination of on-vein sampling. A Qualified Person (as defined by NI 43-101) has not done sufficient work to classify this estimate of historical resources as current Mineral Resources or Mineral Reserves, nor is Alexco treating this historical estimate as current Mineral Resources or Mineral Reserves. 2. The
disclosure regarding the summary of historical Mineral Resources for Alexco’s mineral properties within the Keno Hill District has
been reviewed and approved by Neil Chambers, P.Eng., Mine Superintendent and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. |
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
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16. TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE CAUTIONARY NOTE TO U.S. INVESTORS - INFORMATION CONCERNING PREPARATION OF RESOURCE ESTIMATES
The material scientific and technical information in respect of Alexco’s Keno Hill Silver District project in the MD&A, unless otherwise indicated, is based upon the information contained in the PFS. Readers are encouraged to read the PFS, which is available under the Corporation’s profile on SEDAR, for detailed information concerning KHSD. All disclosure contained in this MD&A regarding the Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resource estimates and economic analysis on the property is fully qualified by the full disclosure contained in the PFS.
A production decision which is made without a feasibility study of Mineral Reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability carries additional potential risks which include, but are not limited to, the risk that additional detailed work may be necessary with respect to mine design and mining schedules, metallurgical flow sheets and process plant designs, and the noted inherent risks pertaining to the inclusion of approximately 2% Inferred Mineral Resources (as defined herein) in the mine plan.
This MD&A has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian provincial securities laws, which differ from the requirements of U.S. securities laws. As a result, the Corporation reports the mineral reserves and resources of the projects it has an interest in according to Canadian standards. Canadian reporting requirements for disclosure of mineral properties are governed by National Instrument 43 101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43 101”). NI 43 101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. These standards differ from the requirements of the SEC that are applicable to domestic United States reporting companies under subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K (“S K 1300”) under the Exchange Act. As an issuer that prepares and files its reports with the SEC pursuant to the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system of the Exchange Act, the Corporation is not subject to the requirements of S K 1300. Any mineral reserves and mineral resources reported by the Corporation in accordance with NI 43 101 may not qualify as such under or differ from those prepared in accordance with S K 1300. Accordingly, information included or incorporated by reference in this MD&A concerning descriptions of mineralization and estimates of mineral reserves and resources under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by United States companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of S K 1300.
Additional Information
Additional information relating to Alexco, including Alexco’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 can be found on the Corporation’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Corporation’s website at www.alexcoresource.com and the Edgar website at www.sec.gov.
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Exhibit 99.3
Form 52-109F2
Certification of interim filings - full certificate
I, Clynton Nauman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alexco Resource Corp., certify the following:
1. | Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Alexco Resource Corp. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended June 30, 2022. |
2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
4. | Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
5. | Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings |
(a) | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
(i) | material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and |
(ii) | information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
(b) | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. |
5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. |
5.2 | ICFR – material weakness relating to design: N/A |
5.3 | Limitation on scope of design: N/A |
6. | Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on April 1, 2022 and ended on June 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR. |
Date: August 11, 2022
“Clynton Nauman”
_______________________
Clynton Nauman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 99.4
Form 52-109F2
Certification of interim filings - full certificate
I, Michael Clark, Chief Financial Officer of Alexco Resource Corp., certify the following:
1. | Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Alexco Resource Corp. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended June 30, 2022. |
2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings. |
3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings. |
4. | Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer. |
5. | Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings |
(a) | designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that |
(i) | material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and |
(ii) | information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and |
(b) | designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. |
5.1 | Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. |
5.2 | ICFR – material weakness relating to design: N/A |
5.3 | Limitation on scope of design: N/A |
6. | Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on April 1, 2022 and ended on June 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR. |
Date: August 11, 2022
“Michael Clark”
_______________________
Michael Clark
Chief Financial Officer
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